Synopses & Reviews
Now in a Thrid Edition, this successful text had been updated and improved to reflect the needs of students and professionals alike, making strong and clear points about important principles in managerial psychology, organizational behavior and human resource management. With reworked and totally new exercises, this classic standard on organizational behavior is divided into four parts: individuals; interpersonal and group relationships; organization; and change. Within each section are explicit details of the factors and concerns that affect all individuals in an organization, as well as methods for effecting change and interaction within the confines of the system to the best possible advantage of the individual. Readings and assessment techniques, and an appendix with an index for role play positions complete this work.
Synopsis
This unique book features experiential exercises on a variety of different business topics, such as international applications, quality, diversity, and continuous improvement. It uses questionnaires, role plays, simulations, games and readings to reinforce key concepts.
Table of Contents
Icebreakers.
Motivation: Basic Concepts.
Applied Motivation and Job Design.
Interpersonal Communication.
Decision Making and Problem Solving.
Negotiation and Conflict.
Managers as Leaders.
Organizational Realities.
Power.
Organizational Communication.
Organizational Structure and Design.
Planned Change.
Life, Work, and Career Roles.
Folio of Resources: Readings and Assessment Techniques.
Appendix: Index for Role Play Positions.